Court Finds Former Governor Guilty in Ksh 84M Case
Court Finds Former Governor Guilty in Ksh 84M Case: Moses Lenolkulal, the former Governor of Samburu, has been found guilty of conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of property in a corruption case.
He was implicated For corruptly receiving Ksh84 million for the supply of petroleum products to Samburu County during his tenure.
He was charged alongside 12 others, who the court found guilty of abuse of office among other charges.
The case dates back to 2019 when Lenolkulal faced charges related to the misappropriation of Ksh84 million. He was initially accused of multiple counts of abuse of office and graft.
The Defence has requested for the accused persons to be released on bail pending the sentencing.
However, the court did not find Lenolkulal guilty of abuse of office, instead on the conflict of interest surrounding his involvement with an Oryx Service Station, a company that supplied fuel to the Samburu County Government during his tenure
“For the first accused, Moses Lenolkulal, I find you guilty of and convict you for conflict of interest contrary to provisions 42 (3) as read with Sections 48 (1) of ACECA),” ruled MChief Magistrate Nzyoki.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) argued that his involvement with the company was a clear conflict of interest, as it provided him with direct financial benefits from contracts awarded by the very government he was leading.
Despite these accusations, Lenolkulal maintained his innocence throughout the trial. In his defence, he asserted that he had openly declared his interest in Oryx Service Station shortly after being elected governor in 2013.
ALSO READ: Nairobi Police Boss Bungei Issues A Statement After Another Fire Razes Down Bed Palace